Teacher attitudes are of major importance when integrating technology into the educational system. Teachers need to believe that technology can enhance their teaching an students' learning and also need to believe that they have the ability to adequately control the use of technology in the educational domain. Research studies have clearly indicated that self-efficacy of teachers, technological self-confidence, and locus of control are attitudes that have a significant relationship with efficient use of technology in teaching and learning. Below are a number of relevant references:
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